For over 200 years, America has demonstrated to the world that people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, national origin or beliefs, can work and play as one union, as described in the heartfelt ideals of one of the greatest documents ever written.

The tenets of the U.S. Constitution demonstrate that a nation united under God has a moral obligation to offer all citizens access to all the resources that can create a better world. Amid a world ravaged by wars and injustice, a small group of colonists envisioned a system of democracy for, by and of the people.

Since our founders took that precarious step into the unknown, America has proudly defended freedom and liberty throughout the world. From a child’s right to safely enjoy the innocence and beauty of nature to the right to express our thoughts, Americans have stepped up and sacrificed their most precious sons and daughters to secure those rights.

America stands before the world as a testimony to why God keeps protecting and providing us with the things we need and love.

George Pikoulas,

Butler